Beldame (Noun)
Meaning 1
An ugly evil-looking old woman.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The villagers whispered among themselves about the beldame who lived on the outskirts of town, rumored to cast wicked spells on unsuspecting travelers.
- The beldame cackled with glee as she stirred the bubbling cauldron of witch's brew, its noxious fumes filling the dark and dingy cottage.
- With her crooked nose and wart-covered chin, the beldame was the epitome of evil, feared by all who crossed her path.
- In the dead of night, the beldame would sneak into the nearby village, spreading terror and dread with her mere presence.
- The children dared each other to knock on the beldame's door, but none were brave enough to face the wicked old crone who dwelled within.